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10 Days in Cape Town: A Journey of Adventure and Beauty

Ana-Maria Gabriela Buga

Ana-Maria Gabriela Buga

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Cape Town, where breathtaking landscapes and exhilarating activities await. From hiking majestic mountains to relaxing on pristine beaches, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience in the Mother City.

Trip to Cape Town

Day 1Exploring Green Point Park and the Wonders of the Ocean at Two Oceans Aquarium
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$38

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$ 3

Green Point Park
Spacious urban park offering a stadium, biodiversity garden, exercise circuit & lots of green space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Two Oceans Aquarium
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
Day 2Sun, Sand, and Adventure at Camps Bay Beach and Lion's Head Hiking
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$0

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$ 3

Camps Bay Beach
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Lion's Head Hiking
Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Discovering Clifton 4th, Conquering Signal Hill, and Paying Homage at Rhodes Memorial
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$13

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$ 5

Clifton 4th
Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball & a nearby bar & nightclub.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Signal Hill
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Rhodes Memorial
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 4Conquering Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge and Soaring Above the City in the Aerial Cableway
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$50

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$ 3

Platteklip Gorge
The oldest, easiest & most direct route to the summit of Table Mountains & its famous views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
Day 5Immersing in the Natural Splendor of Table Mountain National Park
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$63

Table Mountain National Park
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
Day 6Meeting African Penguins at Boulders Beach and Catching Waves at Muizenberg Beach
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$13

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$ 3

Boulders Beach
Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
28 - 34 min

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Muizenberg Beach
Known for its brightly painted beach huts, this escape from the city is popular with surfers.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Unveiling the Cape of Good Hope and Relaxing at St James Beach
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$38

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$ 3

Cape of Good Hope
Tip of the Cape Peninsula forming part of a protected wildlife reserve with picnic spots and walks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
55 - 66 min

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St James Beach
Long, sandy strip popular with families, known for its colorful line of changing huts & tidal pools.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Reveling in the Botanical Wonders of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Newlands Forest
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$25

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$ 3

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Newlands Forest
Shaded alpine nature area with a boardwalk trail & dirt paths set among pine trees & streams.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 9Hiking through the Scenic Silvermine Nature Reserve and Soaking up the Sun at Hout Bay Beach
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$13

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$ 3

Silvermine Nature Reserve
Scenic recreation area with a network of hiking & biking trails, picnic spots & expansive vistas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
34 - 41 min

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Hout Bay Beach
This popular beach with white-sand dunes & mountain views offers swimming as well as dining options.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Lounging on Llandudno Beach and Exploring the Untamed Beauty of Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
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$13

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$ 3

Llandudno Beach
Spacious, low-key sand beach framed by granite boulders, a popular place to surf & watch the sunset.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
92 - 111 min

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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $285 In total

Activities & Food:$263
Transport:$22